Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao tips and predictions

Jury's still out in LaLiga clash

There's not much between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga. The hosts are in seventh place with 31 points, compared to their opponents who are in tenth place on 28 points.

All outcomes are in the running here but the value has to be with the deadlock. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick and the draw odds available in the match winner market look like pretty good value.

Both of these sides have looked strong in defence. Creating something of a fortress at home, Rayo Vallecano have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches and Athletic Bilbao have been impressive defensively on the road. They've conceded an average of 0.6 goals per game over their last 14 matches away from home.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 1 of the last 3 was a draw.

The match could develop into a game of tiny margins with the two sides ultimately cancelling each other out. It might not be the best bet available in today's football but the BTTS No is advised.

Athletic Bilbao have drawn 11 of their last 20 matches on the road. They drew 2-2 with Barcelona last Thursday. There's plenty of reasons to think this too ends in deadlock.